Today is 12/12 – and Krispy Kreme is celebrating with its annual “Day of the Dozens.” Today, for one day only, if you buy a dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme – any flavors you like – you can then get a second dozen of original glazed doughnuts for just one dollar. (There’s a limit of two deals per customer.) Sweet! (USA Today)
It’s also:
- Poinsettia Day
- Gingerbread House Day
TODAY’S TOPICS:
Put women in the lead role … According to a study by Creative Arts Agency and shift7, movies with women in leading roles make more at the box office than films with men in leading roles. “The perception that it’s not good business to have female leads is not true,” CAA agent Christy Haubegger told The New York Times. “They’re a marketing asset.” Your move, Hollywood. (Mashable)
Is salary a relationship deal-breaker? A survey of singles by Millionaire Match found that relationships are incompatible if there’s a $36,000 difference in salary. More than 50 percent of respondents said it’s important to be on the same level financially as a romantic partner. And 38 percent said they had broken up with someone "because they were not on the same page financially." (SWNS)
People still want their reality TV… According to a recent survey, 61 percent of people say there is “too much” reality television out there -- and 48 percent say they have an unfavorable view of the shows. But according to the ratings, people are still watching. Cable shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and the Real Housewives series keep rolling -- and so do network shows like The Bachelor, Survivor and America’s Got Talent. Despite people saying they don’t like reality shows, they’re tuning in, which means they’re not going away anytime soon. (Morning Consult)
Are you always late? You may annoy everyone with your tardiness … but according to science, you’ll likely live longer and be more successful. People who are always late are less stressed, not worried about deadlines and are generally more relaxed – all resulting in better health. And people who are always late tend to be more optimistic – they really think they can go the gym, shower, get dressed, stop at the grocery store, and run a few errands – all in an hour – and still be on time for work, or class or to pick up the kids at school. Optimism is also an indicator of better health – and can influence productivity and success. Cheers for being late! (Southern Living)